Dell's High-end Contender
Priced at $199.99, the Dell S2725DS Monitor is Dell's entry in the 27 inch monitors category. With 800 buyers rating it at 4.7 stars, it currently sits at #11 of 39 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Display Build
In this mid-range, you typically get height adjustment, multiple inputs, and a panel that's a real upgrade over budget options - better contrast, wider color, and faster pixel response. The $199.99 price puts the Dell S2725DS Monitor squarely in the "main monitor" tier.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Dell
- Price: $199.99 (well below the $242.26 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.7 of 5.0
- Reviews: 800
- Category rank: #11 of 39 in 27 inch monitors
- Cheaper in category: 21 products
- Higher-rated in category: 3 products
- More-reviewed in category: 13 products
Real-World Feedback
800 reviews and a 4.7-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
For context, the average rating across all 39 27 inch monitors options we track is 4.4 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
What Else to Consider
At $199.99, the Dell S2725DS Monitor sits well below the $242.26 category average. 21 options are cheaper and 17 are more expensive.
The category leader is the LG 27GS60QC-B Ultragear Monitor ($206.00, 4.5★, 13,335 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- Raywego 27 Inch QHD Monitor - $99.99, 5.0★ (1 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Alienware AW2725DM Gaming Monitor - $105.98, 4.7★ (262 reviews) · Cheaper
- acer Nitro KG271U Gaming Monitor - $159.99, 4.6★ (832 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Dell S2725DSM QHD Monitor at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the AOC Q27G41ZE Gaming Monitor at $84.99.
Who Should Get This
Yes - high rating, below-average price, healthy review volume. The Dell S2725DS Monitor is the kind of choice that's hard to regret. The only reason to skip it is if a specific feature you need is missing.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
The Verdict
8.6/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.